A serious progress cannot be expected from the upcoming meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs—namely, Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov—with respect to settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict because this meeting is aimed at ensuring dialogue, political scientist Alexander Markarov told Armenian News-NEWS.am.         

In his words, after Ramil Safarov’s release Azerbaijan was considering it probable that Armenia would withdraw from the negotiation process, but this did not happen. “The Armenian party yet again will present its position in connection with Safarov’s extradition and [subsequent] pardon,” the analyst said.   

Markarov noted that during their meeting both FMs will discuss the preparation of the fundamental principles for the resolution of the Karabakh question. As per the political scientist, other developments and discussions are not expected.